Larry Rayfield Wright was a National Football League offensive lineman for the Dallas Cowboys. He was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2006 and is a lifetime member of the Hall of Fame. Five NFC Championship teams Wright was a part of progress to the Super Bowl, two of which won.
Wright grew up in Griffin, Georgia, and graduated from Fairmont-Griffin High School. He lettered in basketball but not in football. Wright played basketball at nearby Fort Valley State College, where he excelled.
Coach Stan Lomax persuaded him to abandon his summer work at a mill the next year to join the Wildcats’ football team. Lomax utilized Wright as a punter, defensive end, and tight end. Wright saw the coach as a father figure.
What Happened To Rayfield Wright?
Rayfield Wright, a legendary offensive lineman, died Thursday at the age of 76, according to his widow, Di. Wright had been in the hospital for a few days after a violent seizure. According to reports, Rayfield Wright has been battling dementia for a long time, and the injuries he sustained, as a result, made him much more inadequate.
How Did Rayfield Wright Die?
we are still waiting for the official report of Rayfield Wright’s death to be released so that we may learn the specific reason for his death for the time being.
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